A critical literature review of an acadamic article of 2500 words on
Christensen, Lars Thøger; Morsing, Mette; Thyssen, Ole (2015), “ The polyphony of values and the value of polyphony”, Journal for Communication Studies, vol. 8, no. 1(15) / 2015: 9-25

In the below Format:
Compare and Contrast (1500words)
Identify themes (500words)
Insights (500words)

Marking Criteria

CRITERION 1: Introduction (10 Marks) – Student explains the rationale for analysing the article
CRITERION 2: Critical Review of Article (60 Marks)
– Brief synopsis or summary of the article
– Key findings of the article & their contributions to Advanced OB
– Relationship between the key findings and the contents of Advanced OB module (plus other studies)
– Assessment of research method(s) used by the article’s authors & any practical implications
– Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the article
(give reasons for views)
– Suitable academic literature supports analysis

CRITERION 3: Conclusion (10 Marks)
Student draws the main points of article and demonstrate how the article aid in the understanding of relevant aspects of Advanced OB.

Brief introduction of topic
View communication and language beyond being neutral means of transferring information, to consider the political aspects of how language shapes organisational realities and identities. As many contemporary organisations are characterised by an international workforce we will also discuss the practices and politics of organisations with employees of different linguistic backgrounds.

Suggested Reading
Alvesson, M. and Willmott, H. (2002) Identity regulation as organizational control: producing the appropriate individual. Journal of Management Studies, 39(5): 619-644.
Boje, D. (1991) The storytelling organization: a study of story performance in an office-supply firm. Administrative Science Quarterly, 36: 106-126.
Christensen, L.T., Morsing, M. and Thyssen, O. (2013) CSR as aspirational talk. Organization, 20(3): 372-393.
Kassis Henderson, J. 2005. Language diversity in international management teams. International Studies of Management & Organization, 35(1): 66-82.
Tietze, S., Cohen, L. and Musson, G. (2003) Understanding organizations through language. London: Sage.
circuits of power in a merging multinational corporation. Journal of Management Studies, 42(3): 595-623.
Waller, R.L. and Conaway, R.N. Framing and counterframing the issue of Corporate Social Responsibility: the communication strategies of Nikebiz.com. Journal of Business Communication, 48(1): 83-106.